Kids Say The Most Embarrassing Things

Oh boy! (Times Four!) We have officially reached the milestone where our boys are using their verbal skills to be brutally honest and embarrass us until we are red in the face.  Oh JOY! Would you like examples?  I have plenty; All which took place within a 24 hour window. Brooks: Peaked over the booth …

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Goodbye to Our Quad Stroller, AKA “The Beast”

This might have been our final goodbye ride to our Quad Runabout Stroller.  Ahhhhhh, Bittersweet. I can’t believe it’s been 3 years since our first ride!   When you become a parent of quadruplets, some of the first overwhelming anxieties include: Health Risks Financial Responsibility Transportation (Vehicle and Stroller) Transportation sounds so minor in comparison …

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First Pitch

  Tomorrow (Sunday, August 15th) we’ve been asked as the March of Dimes Ambassador Family to throw the first ceremonial pitch (or perhaps the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th pitch) at Victory Field.  We’re excited for the opportunity and to take in an Indians game with the boys. $5 of every ticket sale will go to …

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Who Knew Turtles Could Swim Like This…

These little turtles LOVE the water this year.  Last year, they stayed mostly in the baby pool close to the edge.  This year, they are jumping in, kicking, and blowing bubbles.  Isaac and Brooks are even jumping in on their own, going underwater, swimming to the ladder, climbing up, jumping back in record time.  It …

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How To Get Your Kids to Stay In Bed : Tips From a Quad Mom and Her Readers

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. WE ARE SO STINKIN’ BLESSED WITH OUR FAMILY OF READERS! I came to you discouraged, exhausted, and in tears and you came to the rescue. Seriously, if you’re having any trouble with bedtime at your house, there’s some brainy, creative, and insightful ideas in the comment section …

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How We Celebrated Earth Day 2010

We stopped filling the landfills with disposable diapers. For good.  This act alone just may save Mother Earth. We called our friends with quintuplets last night and they are going to pick up our stash of unused diapers. There’s no turning back now. Goodbye diapers. Forever. (Or at least until I start wearing them again …

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The Potty Training Quadruplets Video Diaries: Part II

I’d planned on blogging our progress on potty training as it unfolded, but by the end of the day I’ve been completely “wiped out”. Teaching 4 BOYS to use the potty has been no small task. This transition has tested our patience and worn us out in a way that we haven’t experienced since the …

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Yet Another Toddler Transition…

Can you guess what toddler transition were making now?  Isaac and Henry have 2 new (used) toddler beds and as I write this I just heard their bedroom door open.  Double Trouble. I’ll be right back….   So obviously we are working on the “transition” part during nap time, but over all it’s went well. …

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